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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,823.95, 13,557.12 and 5,844.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,823.95, 13,557.12 and 5,844.30 is: 8,065.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,823.95 : 13,557.12 = 5,844.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,823.95/13,557.12 = 5,844.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,823.95x = 13,557.12 × 5,844.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,823.95x = 79,231,876.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,231,876.42/9,823.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,065.18

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